Synonyms of immediately

immediately 1 of 2

adverb

i-ˈmē-dē-ət-lē 

as in promptly

without delay

if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promptly
• instantly
• now
• directly
• right
• shortly
• quickly
• soon
• suddenly
• instantaneously
• away
• forthwith
• straightaway
• at once
• right now
• incontinently
• off the bat
• right off
• bang
• in no time
• right away
• straightway
• on the spot
• straight off
• presently
• abruptly
• on the double
• swiftly
• rapidly
• headlong
• momentarily
• instanter
• PDQ
• pronto
• readily
• on a dime
• freely
• plumb
• speedily
• quick
• unexpectedly
• fast
• hastily
• briskly
• swift
• impulsively
• recklessly
• rashly
• impetuously
• apace
• presto
• punctually
• opportunely
• fleetly
• posthaste
• seasonably
• anon
• snappily
• full tilt
• exactly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• late
• tardily

immediately

2 of 2

conjunction

chiefly British

as in when

just at the moment that

give us a ring immediately you get back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• when
• once
• instantly
• as soon as

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• since
• directly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immediately

Adverb

Not only was Mosley finishing first in every wind sprint, but whenever Palmer added another element of his offense, Mosley seemed to pick it up immediately. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Stuerzenberger, whose boyfriend’s father is an American Airlines pilot, was immediately concerned for his safety. — Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Eligible winning and non-winning tickets can each be entered immediately after purchase for points toward drawing prizes, as a separate way to win when playing the game. — Chris Sims, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026

Music and dancing run throughout the film, something Deneuve said immediately appealed to her. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026